Right Fit Leading: LinkedIn Leader Discussion

(On LinkedIn) Thanks again Jerry Meyer because your post has sparked many great conversations about communicating with our people. In this situation there is no right or wrong answer, but it points to the need for leaders to know the people they work with. #people #leaders

From Jerry Meyer, Smartsheet Guru, CEO Fiscal Care

I got wind that an employee of ours had gone for an interview at another company.

I called the potential employer, and encouraged him to hire this employee.

I told him what an excellent employee he is, and how much they would benefit from hiring him.

The employee found out.

Looking at me like I’m crazy, he asked “Why are you doing this?”

I’m no saint, and I’m not crazy.

I did it because this particular employee had maxed out at our company.

I could not provide him with the opportunity he was looking for to progress in his career.

There are few things that damage a person’s morale more than coming to work day after day, feeling that you are trapped in a job.

Golden Handcuffs stink.

When I interview people, I always tell them that if they max out I will help them find a new job and push them out the door.

I believe that it has benefited the company as much as it has benefited our employees.